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 Format: Hardcover, 512 pages
Publisher: Basic Civitas Books
ISBN: 0465004814
Release Date: Jan 10, 2000
| |  | | | In Brief
Military historian Asprey presents the second volume of his biography of Napoleon, completing the work begun in his The Rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This volume follows Napoleon as he attempted to consolidate the empire immediately following his victory of Austria at Austerlitz; through his loss of the throne, exile on the island of Elba, and brief return to power; to his eventual death on the island of St. Helena at the age of 51. As is to be expected from a military historian, the bulk of the material focuses on Napoleons diplomatic wrangling and military conflicts with the other European nations, but some discussion of his efforts to produce an heir and other personal information is included. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
| | | | From The Publisher
Robert Asprey completes his definitive, two-volume biography with an intimate, fast-paced look at Napoleon's daring reign and tragic demise.
In The Reign of Napoleon Bonaparte, the second and final volume of Robert Asprey's cradle-to-grave biography, the author expands upon the encompassing portrayal of Napoleon-child, man, general, lover, husband, king, emperor, father, conqueror, statesman, and, finally, prisoner-that he developed in volume one. Asprey gives us more of the personality and passion that marks this swift-moving, intensely dramatic saga.
In The Rise of Napoleon Bonaparte, Asprey showed us that Napoleon was not the father of chaos but rather an heir to chaos. In this sequel, we see Napoleon struggling to deal with that chaos. We peer over Napoleon's shoulder as he solidifies his growing empire through a series of dynastic marriages, military victories, and shrewd diplomatic manipulations. We watch Napoleon lose control of his empire, plot his return from Elba, rally peasants in his march on Paris, and endure defeat at Waterloo and exile to St. Helena. The concluding installment to this exciting, reckless thrill ride shows Napoleon as he was-not saint, not sinner, but a man dedicated to and ultimately devoured by his vision of himself, his empire, and his world.
Author Biography: Robert Asprey is a former U.S. Marine captain and an accomplished and esteemed military historian. He is the author of numerous books, including At Bellau Wood, Frederick the Great, The Panther's Feast, and War in the Shadows. He lives in Cadiz, Spain.
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